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Hi guys here is another try on a HDR used 5 photos with a D200 and lots of PP

I love the reflection of the twin huey in the visor, skin colours make it seem more like a video game character than a real person! Was that taken in victoria?

awesome shot. i agree the reflection is fantastic. LOVE the processing actually apart from the severe halo's around the shed/ sky. is there any way you can get rid of that or tone it down ?

biggerry wrote:I love the reflection of the twin huey in the visor, skin colours make it seem more like a video game character than a real person! Was that taken in victoria?

Took this one in Dili, East Timor her skin was really bad due to the HDR processing had to soften it a fair bit. (used some of scott kelbys tricks to fix it, it does look very soft).

Will have a go at reducing the halo around the shed, thanks for your CC

Hello Craig

It is an interesting image. However, the halos don't help and the skin colour is rather strange and maybe a bit posterised.

What were you trying to achieve or was this purely a technical exercise?

I'd be interested to see the difference between this and a single RAW file optimised in Lightroom for shadow and highlight detail.

Regards,
Murray

I like the composition. You got it right. The repeating shape of the helmet and the shed is subtle but effective. It takes a good eye to put it together.

Very nice image! I agree with the skin tones being a bit exaggerated and the halos, but the first thing I thought was "great image" I love the big grin on her and was simply amazed that you have done a HDR portrait!

Thanks for your Critiques and Comments, I will have another go at this one and try to get rid off the halos.
I think the skin will be a tough one, lets see what I can do.

The detail in the headgear is great but, yeah, skin tones and halos detract. Just a thought - try reprocessing with two, then three frames to see whether that tames the unwanted effects and still gives reasonable detail. A shot worth persisting with IMO.

Love the reflection, and I agree with all of the above. If the skin is a hard nut to crack what about toning it down a little- you could easily drop a few shades without losing any detail. Or you could go the other way and go for that comic strip poster look.

Halos don't bother me Craig. A tremendous image and a great keepsake. How did the youngster stay so still?

Ozi.

Very interesting and I really love the colour of the sky in the reflection of the visor - well done